Estate Planning

Sibling relationships can be difficult even in the best of times, but add in an aging parent and there is bound to be some tension. This book offers insight and strategies to help siblings work together when established family roles...

AARP's legal arm sued the Department of Housing and Urban Development on behalf of three surviving spouses, charging that reverse mortgage borrowers were caught in a regulatory bait-and-switch.

A new mortgage product is making "reverse" mortgages more affordable. . .

Several little-noticed provisions in the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010 fundamentally alter how the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid programs treat tax refunds and other tax credits, making it easier for elders and...

Banks have been touting the advantages of "reverse" mortgages, but there is another alternative . . .

As we grow older, new challenges emerge. Employing an engaging and often humorous tone, a law professor and an elder law attorney offer practical advice for navigating these challenges.

When choosing a beneficiary for a retirement plan, it is important to understand how your spouse will be treated under the plan.

A durable power of attorney and a health care proxy are two very important estate planning documents. Because the individuals chosen will have to coordinate your care, it is important to pick two people who will get along.

Many people experience difficulty in getting banks or other financial institutions to recognize the authority of an agent under a power of attorney. ...